Brian Birkenstein has now worked for close to twenty years in over twenty countries in a variety of roles. In his personal travels, he has been to all fifty states, sixty-three countries and all seven continents. It’s a big world though, and he has a lot more to see and do. He has written a > Continue Reading
We spent the past year working to answer these critical questions. this effort was led by a diverse committee drawn from faculty, staff, students, alumni and the community. The result is Charting our Course: UW Tacoma's Strategic Plan 2016-2021. Please join our celebration: Monday, October 17, 3:30PM William W. Phillip Hall, UW Tacoma RSVP: tacoma.uw.edu/strategic-plan-celebration > Continue Reading
Are you a maker in Tacoma? We invite you to come to the next Mayor's Monday Mixer October 17 to network and talk about crafting the future of our city. Whether you are an artist, a manufacturer, an inventor, a tinkerer, or a designer you are a maker and the Mixer is an informal way to meet > Continue Reading
Tacoma Public Schools, McCarver Elementary School, and contractor Skanska invite you to attend the grand opening celebration of the newly remodeled McCarver Elementary School. Built in 1925, McCarver’s long-awaited update has brought the historic school into the 21st century while maintaining notable elements of its past. At the event, you’ll have the chance to enjoy student > Continue Reading
Please join Greater Tacoma Community Foundation for a special reception celebrating the ninth annual Foundation of Art Award! The reception will feature talented local artists who have been nominated for this prestigious award and showcase the artwork created by this year's winning artist, Sean Alexander. Please RSVP with Judi Brown at jbrown@gtcf.org or 253.383.5622.
East Tacoma Town Hall Gathering- Everyone is Invited! Join us on October 19th from 5:30-8:00pm at the Portland Avenue Community Center (3513 East Portland Ave). Conversation, food and children are welcome. Hear what studies say about living on the Eastside. Help us create a vision for East Tacoma. Hear how you can become a certified > Continue Reading
October 19th Luncheon Superintendent of Public Instruction Forum Purchase Tickets HERE We welcome you to join us as the two candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction join us in a forum to discuss the issues they will face, should they become the next Superintendent. Our moderator is a City Club Board member, David Olson, who > Continue Reading
Dr. Peter Selkin spent two months at sea in 2015 with a team of 30 researchers from many countries. Besides discussing why one would want to spend sixty days away from land with a bunch of scientists, Dr. Selkin will also describe a little of the history of international partnerships in deep-sea research since the > Continue Reading
You are invited to the "Ripple Effect" Annual Breakfast. Learn how small changes we make together ripple throughout Pierce County. Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 7:30-8:30am at the Star Center (3873 South 66th Street, Tacoma WA 98409) RSVP 253-572-3657 or info@CenterForResolution.org. To register or donate visit our website:www.CenterForResolution.org
